Open AccessWhole Grain Intake and Risk of Ischemic Stroke in Women
Author(s) -
McKeown Nm,
P. Jacques
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
nutrition reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.958
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1753-4887
pISSN - 0029-6643
DOI - 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2001.tb07003.x
Subject(s) - whole grains , stroke (engine) , medicine , stroke risk , environmental health , prospective cohort study , ischemic stroke , disease , food science , biology , ischemia , mechanical engineering , engineering
In a recent prospective study, whole grain intake was associated with a reduced risk of ischemic stroke. Refined grain, however, did not elicit such protection. Given the potential health benefits associated with whole grain diets, further exploration on the effects of whole grains on health and risk of chronic disease is warranted.